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Competitors in the Northern Plains Student Entrepreneur Award competition are not typical college students. In addition to worrying about papers, tests, and weekend plans, each competitor also juggles the responsibilities of owning a business. This spring, they were rewarded for their dedication to being both full-time undergraduate students and small business owners.
On May 5, the winners of the 2004 Northern Plains regional competition were announced. Dustin Lindahl took first place, winning $2,000 and a chance to compete for $10,000 in the 2004 Global Student Entrepreneur™ Awards held at the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) Conference in Chicago. The conference will be held in November. Megan Wettach was named second place and took home $1,500. Mike Corkle received $500 for third place. Honorable Mentions were awarded to Seth Konkel, Matt Sherman, and Brett Nunnenkamp.
Dustin attends the University of Denver where he studies business management. He is also the owner of Colorado Mountainscapes LLC, a business that provides landscaping services, irrigation, and holiday decoration. Started in 1995, Dustin's business has grown to three divisions and 15 employees during peak seasons.
Web Site: www.SteamboatServices.com
Megan is a Communications major at the University of Iowa. She owns Premier Prom & Pageantry, a formal wear boutique. Megan started Premier Prom & Pageantry as a high school senior. Her business has been featured in Seventeen Prom, Supermodels Unlimited, Prom Time, and Pageantry magazines.
Web Site: www.PremierPromAndPageantry.com
Mike studies theater with an emphasis in film and new media at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the owner of Black Anvil Productions, a video production and multimedia authoring service. Since its beginning in 1998, Black Anvil Productions has won awards at student film festivals and has served national and international clients.
Web Site: www.blackanvilproductions.com
Seth attends Wichita State University where he majors in Entrepreneurship and Management. He is the owner of ILLUSION Productions, Inc., a company that provides disc/video jockeys, decoration rental, and magic and grand illusions. ILLUSION Productions, Inc. has provided services for school dances, weddings, corporate events, and fundraisers.
Web Site: www.ilusionproductions.com
Matt studies meteorology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He started Three Pillars Media in June 2003. Three Pillars Media is an audio and video production company that also provides web site hosting and design. The company specializes in wedding and event videography.
Web Site: www.threepillarsmedia.com
Brett is a Horticulture – Production major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1997, he started The Country Pumpkin. The Country Pumpkin sells fall ornamentals such as pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, and squash. The business sells to both retail and wholesale customers.
